New CT Exhibit Looks Back at Women Earning Right to Vote, 100 Years Ago

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New CT Exhibit Looks Back at Women Earning Right to Vote, 100 Years Ago

In honor of the 100th anniversary year of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which not only gave women the right to vote, but ensured their access to the political process and opened doors for them to achieve their educational, economic, and civic goals, the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame (CWHF) and the Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) have collaborated, with the support of CT Humanities, to develop a new banner exhibit, entitled "Rise Up, Sisters!"

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As UConn Football Seeks Way Forward, Big Time College Football Comes and Goes

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As UConn Football Seeks Way Forward, Big Time College Football Comes and Goes

The reference to University of Connecticut football was succinct and unflattering. “They can’t draw anybody to games, they have no natural rivalries and they’re not very good,” said Peter Roby, former Athletic Director at Northeastern University.  “Is that what people want?”

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Centennial Year Begins for Growing University of New Haven

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Centennial Year Begins for Growing University of New Haven

he University of New Haven has more alumni from the nation of India (749) than the state of Texas (709).  That’s just one of many facts and figures featured on a new website launched at the start of the new year to coincide with the year-long celebration of the University’s Centennial Year.

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Millennials Missing Out on Long Term Growth Opportunities; Fairfield Start-up Sees Generations It Can Help

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Millennials Missing Out on Long Term Growth Opportunities; Fairfield Start-up Sees Generations It Can Help

The general absence of personal financial content in schools, coupled with the growing burden of student debt and an economy increasingly reliant on less permanent, part time jobs, is – understandably - causing significant financial stress for many millennials. A youth-driven Fairfield start-up, with roots at Sacred Heart University, is looking to fill the gap.

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Three CT School Districts Take Steps to Address Students' Trauma and Mental Health Needs

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Three CT School Districts Take Steps to Address Students' Trauma and Mental Health Needs

Three Connecticut school districts are working to provide students with a full range of behavioral health and trauma supports through Connecticut’s Project AWARE initiative. Project Aware is a program which supports partnerships and collaboration between state and local systems to promote healthy development of school-age youth and prevent youth violence

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Go to UConn, Get a Job - Class of '19 On It

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Go to UConn, Get a Job - Class of '19 On It

For those of the opinion that the objective of higher education is to be a direct conduit to a post-graduation job, there’s good news from Connecticut’s flagship university.  And for those looking to the University of Connecticut to keep students in-state to start careers, and attract new talent to take root here, there are additional positives.

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